STONE'S THROWS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

stone's throws

noun

plural of stone's throw

as in inches

a very small distance or degree the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach

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The mules, which retail for $449, are defined by their clean lines and sculpted with a flattering low-cut vamp, a pointed peep-toe and a sleek 100-mm stiletto heel, which measures 4 inches.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Stick the bottom of each cutting into potting mix or directly into moist soil, burying all but a few inches.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2026

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Bendon wasn’t trying to get Ashbeck fired from her new employer, where Bendon had received care for 12 years, but asked the clinic to take steps to prevent unauthorized access to her records, Westbrook said.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
The rail line, steps from the ocean in San Clemente, has been battered by storms and high tides.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

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